Atty. Mark Douglas Cowan

Atty. Mark Douglas Cowan

Mr. Mark Douglas Cowan is a lawyer practicing public policy, international, international trade and 2 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (771) 220-6209 Book Appointment

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About Mark Douglas Cowan at a glance

Mark Douglas Cowan is a employment and international attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and District of Columbia (1978). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1971). Active member of Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Douglas Cowan is a lawyer practicing public policy, international, international trade and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Mark practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Douglas Cowan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Douglas Cowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark Douglas Cowan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Douglas Cowan

Where is Mark Douglas Cowan's law office located?
Mark Douglas Cowan's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Douglas Cowan handle?
Mark Douglas Cowan focuses on employment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mark Douglas Cowan practiced law?
Mark Douglas Cowan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Mark Douglas Cowan go to law school?
Mark Douglas Cowan earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978

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